What Are Terpenoids? = Aromatic TinctureTerpenoids, or terpenes, are what you can smell in plant material. They are what makes pine trees smell like pine, gives lavender its luscious aroma. Eucalyptus is another example whose terpenes are used in many products. We all know about Vick’s Vapor Rub! Essentially the essential oils of the plant. Pan's Ink - Focus Whether it be in front of a computer working or in front of a game concentrating, Focus™ will help keep you mellow and present—the perfect combination for sitting comfortably and concentrating for long periods of time. May be Useful for: Daytime, Stress, Pain, Relaxed Productivity* *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Ingredients: Pure & Natural Essential Oils of Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mastic, Rosemary Pan's Ink - Day Dream A favorite of artists of all stripes, Daydream™ inspires creative thoughts, is wonderful for listening to music and enjoying art, and is perfect for a mellow but alert day. May be Useful for: Daytime, Anxiety, Stress, Pain, Creativity* *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Ingredients: Pure & Natural Essential Oils of Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Lavender, Mastic, Lemon Verbena Pan's Ink - Drowsy Drowsy™ won’t put you to sleep, it will just help your body put itself to sleep. May be Useful for: Relaxation, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, Pain* *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Ingredients: Pure & Natural Essential Oils of Bay, Black Pepper, Clovebud, Clary Sage, Lavender, Lemon Verbena What Are Terpenoids? = Aromatic TinctureTerpenoids, or terpenes, are what you can smell in plant material. They are what makes pine trees smell like pine, gives lavender its luscious aroma, and some plants can even smell like rotting flesh to attract it’s food source. Eucalyptus is another example whose terpenes are used in many products. We all know about Vick’s Vapor Rub! Essentially the essential oils of the plant. What are Cannabinoids?The term cannabinoids refers to a group of substances that are related to secondary plant compounds, like cannabidiol (CBD), that interact either directly or indirectly with the cannabinoid receptors that naturally occur throughout our body. Cannabinoid receptors are at their highest density in the nervous and immune systems. The important aspect to grasp is that when it comes down to it, one cannot simply think of terpenes and cannabinoids as individual and unique components. One must take into account the synergistic effect that they have when they are found together. The following information has been put together by Jack Turner of Pan’s Ink, a specialty tinctures organization that really understands how terpenes work, and especially how they work in combination with cannabinoids.
The TerpenoidsTerpenes, or Terpenoids, are volatile, aromatic phytochemicals which make up the essential oil of a variety of aromatic plants, herbs, and roots. Terpenes are what give flowers and herbs their distinctive, complex odors. There are thousands of unique terpene molecules that have been identified by scientists. And of course, different herbs have different terpenes, although certain terpenes are shared among many plants, such as alpha-Pinene in the various coniferous trees and d-Limonene in citrus peels. Drawings of terpene molecules look similar to drawings of cannabinoid molecules, only they are less complex. Like the cannabinoids, the terpenoids have distinct biological properties when ingested or inhaled. And it is these biological properties, when combined with the biological properties of the cannabinoids present, which lead to the specific effects you feel when smoking your medical cannabis.
When you start digging deeper into cannabis medicine, you begin to realize how complicated it can be, and you also realize why medicines like MarinolTM (a patented synthetic pharmaceutical) don’t really do it for patients—each individual component by itself is not as powerful as the entourage of components you get when you inhale or ingest whole plant extracts. [1] Russo, Ethan B. “Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects.” British Journal of Pharmacology (2011). 1344 – 1364.
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